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PDA say zero tolerance needed to stop verbal abuse, intimidation, threats, racism, sexism and physical attacks.
Tue 14th April 2020
A survey of pharmacists, previously reported by ITV News, has now concluded and reveals the reasons why the PDA believe the whole sector should adopt a zero tolerance approach to abuse of pharmacists.
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PDA call on the CCA to support a “zero tolerance” policy on abuse of pharmacists and their teams.
Fri 10th April 2020
The PDA has called on the Company Chemists Association (CCA) to ask its members to immediately adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse that puts the safety of pharmacists and their teams before profit that can be made from an abusive member of the public
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PDA want members to tell us about the levels of abuse in pharmacy
Tue 7th April 2020
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PDA increase action on campaign to end violence in pharmacies
Mon 6th April 2020
Due to the rise in reported violent and unacceptable behaviour by patients, the PDA has issued a ‘zero tolerance’ poster for display in community pharmacies and has also raised the issue with the Home Office.
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PDA reminds employers of their health & safety responsibilities – COVID update 15
Wed 1st April 2020
The PDA believe that many employers, and the managers who run their operations, need to be reminded that the crisis does not lessen their legal responsibilities towards the health & safety at work of their employees.
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PDA continue campaign to stop violence in pharmacies
Mon 9th March 2020
PDA Union Regional Officials recently met with Gwent Police as part of an ongoing campaign to keep pharmacists, pharmacy customers and patients safe from violence.
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PDA Safer Pharmacies Survey 2019 suggests safety may be improving, but concerns remain
Mon 27th January 2020
The PDA has released the headline results of their annual safer pharmacies survey, in which pharmacists disclose how often the basic safety commitments detailed in the Safer Pharmacies Charter have been met in their direct experience of practice. Top level results show a small improvement in 2019 compared to the previous year, but a long way still to go.
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Wales police praised for taking action on safety for pharmacy staff and patients
Thu 16th January 2020
The PDA is praising the action of police in Wales who are visiting pharmacies to discuss safety and support the association’s campaign to end violence in pharmacies and keep pharmacists safe from harm in their workplaces.
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Wales lead the way in campaign to end violence in pharmacies
Mon 9th December 2019
Once again, those in Wales are taking the issue of violence in pharmacies very seriously and are increasing their activity to keep pharmacists, pharmacy customers and patients safe from violence.
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PDA responds to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse toward shop staff
Thu 11th July 2019
The Home Office has called for evidence on the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales.